Enzo Fernandez's Chelsea-Man City £120m transfer deadline: The key questions answered

The Athletic's reporters Sam Lee and Simon Johnson break down the key questions on Enzo Fernandez's situation

Chelsea set a Friday deadline for offers of £120m for clubs interested in midfielder Enzo Fernandez.

Update Wednesday 12 August 2026 22:19, UK

The Argentina international has attracted interested parties in this transfer window, with Real Madrid and Manchester City both linked with moves for the star. Now, in a bid to end the long-running saga, Standard Sport understands that the Blues have set a deadline of Friday at 5pm BST for any interested clubs to cough

Chelsea told why they must keep £120m-rated ‘dirty winner’ Enzo Fernandez  talkSPORT

Midfielder played for Maresca at Stamford Bridge Chelsea believed to be keen on Bournemouth’s Alex Scott Manchester City are targeting Chelsea’s Enzo Fernández as a potential signing though the west London club’s valuation of around £120m may be too high. Chelsea are understood to be intent on that price for the atta